Master's Degree in Library and Information Science
[MLISc]

Tribhuvan University
Kirtipur, Kathmandu
Nepal
2002

BACKGROUND

Information is a major resource for meaningful decision and knowledge expansion. Today we are at the threshold of "Information Revolution". Since the invention of printing, there has been a continuous revolution in the generation, transfer and communication of information. However, the role of information has (attained new proportions) with acceleration of research, mounting social and demographic pressure. changing technological environment, and increasing needs of planners, decision makers, business people, executives, lawyers, doctors and even the common man.

In order to meet the growing needs of information acquisitions, processing, storage, retrieval and dissemination, a large number of new technologies have been adopted and modified by library information professionals form time to time. They are computer technology, communications, and repro and micrographic technologies, etc.

In an inform society most of the information have to be cheaper, occupying less space and communicated with greater speed. Transmission of information needs a network of telecommunications, computer and a workable system.

The traditional librarianship education has been changing as an "Information Science" with the adoption of new technologies in this field. The revolutionary advancements in information technology has made it expedient that the scope and format of studies be changed accordingly.

The librarian and information scientists have to develop their skills and knowledge according to changing situation of information explosion. In this connection there is a need of modern library and information science education in Nepal. In 1995 Tribhuvan University had decided to establish a Department of Library Science under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. From the soma year a post graduate bachelor degree course in library science of one year duration was started. After completion of seven years 2002 i.e., Tribhuvan University has decided to start the Master of Library and Information Science [MLISc] course as separate professional academic degree in Master Level. This is a landmark for professional development in Nepal.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Central Department of Library and Information Science is located at the University Campus of Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur. At present the department is functioning inside the Tribhuvan University Centre Library building premises.

MASTER'S DEGREE OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE PROGRAMME

This programme is a full time academic course of two academic years starting form the month January in each year as per TU academic session. the objectives of MLISc course is as follows:

1. to give the knowledge of basic principles and laws of library and information science.

2. to provide skills of librarianship and information manger for the scientific management of libraries and information centres.

3. to acquaint with social, cultural educational and communication environment of libraries and information centres for competitive, effective and efficient information services.

4. to provide the knowledge and skill of management and administration of all types, sizes and subjects of libraries and information centres.

5. to enable students use of modern informatiation and communication technologies in librarey and information centres.
   

COURSE CONTENT

The curriculum is divided into two parts: First and Second. the first part will be of one year duration. There will be five compulsory papers in the first. Four compulsory papers and one specialization paper will be the contents of second part.

FIRST ACADEMIC YEAR

SECOND ACADEMIC YEAR

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The students seeking admission to the course shall satisfy the following conditions:

1)      Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent form a recognized university.

2)      Proficiency in English.

3)      Basic knowledge in computer.

4)      Preference will be given to the student with 45 or above percentage of marks.

5)      Special consideration shall be given toe the eligible candidates from

a)      the field of library and information science, science and technology

b)      employee in libraries and information centres or with some basic qualification in library science education

Students shall be granted admission to this course on the basic of their academic competency in their Bachelor's Degree and the marks obtained in the entrance test. There will be twenty (20) seats.

a)      10 seats for fresh students and

b)      10 seats for institutional nomination

ESTIMATE OF EXPENSES

The admission and other expenses are varied for fresh students and institutional nomination. The total first year charge for fresh student is approximately Rs. 10,840/- and for institutional nomination is approximately Rs. 25,840/-.

DURATION OF THE COURSE AND EXAMINATION

The duration of the course is of two academic years and there is an university examination at the end of each year. Seventy percent attendance in the class is compulsory. the candidate shall be awarded the Degree of Master of Library and Information Science [MLISc]. A student who has passed his/her two years of study will be graded on the basis of the two year's average marks as follows:

Distinction                        75% and above

1st Division                        between 60% and 74%

2nd Division                        between 50% and 59%

3rd Division                        between 40% and 49%

OTHER ACTIVITIES

a)      Field Observation:

      Provision is made for visiting of various libraries and documentation centres of Kathmandu Valley.

b)      Training, Seminar and Conferences:

      Special provision are made to have exposure amongst students on training, seminar, conference, projects, presentations and lecture by visiting experts.

c)      Practical Work:

      the department conducts practical session sin each paper. Only in cataloguing and classification certain marks are allotted for practice. Practice on computer for creating bibliographic database is also part and parcel of the course

d)      During the seven years the department ahs been able to give admission to more than 150 students. And more than 90 students have completed the course. Lunching the MLISc course is the second phase of the department. In third phase department has planned to promote studies in library and information science leading to degree in Ph. D. in future.

TEACHING STAFF

1.      Mrs. Nirmala Shrestha, Head        -        MLS

2.      Mr. Madhusudan Karki                 -        MLS

3.      Mr. Mohan Raj Pradhan                -        Ph. D.

4.      Mrs. Leela Dahal                           -        MLS

5.      Mr. Rudra Prasad Dulal                 -        MLS

6.      Mr. Bhim Dhoj Shrestha                -        MLS

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

1.      Mr. Rabi Maharjan

2.      Mr. Bhola Mahato

3.      Mrs. Meena Khadka

SUBJECT COMMITTEE PERMANENT MEMBERS

1.      Mrs. Nirmala Shrestha             -       Chairperson

2.      Mr. Krishna Mani Bhandary     -       Member

3.      Mr. Madhusudan Karki            -       Member

4.      Mr. Rudra Prasad Dulal            -       Member

5.      Mrs. Leela Dahal                      -       Member

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Both of these categories has to pass entrance test for admission